Fashion

By Katie Wright In yet another example of how the pandemic has transformed our wardrobes and fashion choices – besides making loungewear our daily uniform and rendering bras almost obsolete – denim ...

We’ve all been there… our favourite zipper-dependent bag or pack suddenly suffers a malfunction, with the zipper off its designated route and threatening to make the item unusable… But ...

The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse. Enter ...

Eventually, even our hardiest, sturdiest shoes eventually start to show signs of wear and tear, and when they detach from their soles… you’re faced with one of two options – ...

In these ecologically sensitive times, re-fashioning and upcycling are becoming bona fide ways of self expression. Re-fashioning concerns altering and adjusting already-owned clothing for a new look. Upcycling covers taking ...

Vinegar is often touted as a great chemical-free agent for domestic cleaning… but the problem is, no one really enjoys the odour that comes with it! Which is why, this ...

Not every fashion company lives up to its claims of being sustainable and ethical. In fact, they may simply be ‘green-washing’ to get you to buy their products. Sustainable clothing ...

Producing clothes is a highly resource-intensive industry – especially when you consider how many of these new garments will end up in landfills. In this video, we take a look at ...

By Katie Wright It can be tricky to find clothing brands with solid ethical credentials. And if you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint or generally be a more ...

In this video, interior designer and plant expert Craig Miller-Randle discusses optimal light location and temperature for indoor plants and balcony gardens. Due its role in photosynthesis, light is essential ...

Sometimes space in a home can be limited, depending on the layout and area of the residence. Fortunately, interior designers have a few tricks up their sleeves in response, and ...

In this video, you’ll learn how to make an easy scrub that will leave your skin soft and glowing. It also makes a really thoughtful present for a friend, ...

Originally a bricks and mortar store based in San Francisco and now online, zero-waste boutique Tonlé offers a line of women’s clothing made entirely from surplus fabric, discarded by ...

Soothe your skin and relax in a luxurious bath using these homemade rose petal bath bombs (aka bath fizzies!). Great for gifting to friends and fam, or for some well-earned ...

It’s time to tackle that mouldy caulk around your bathtub. With the help of a putty knife, white vinegar, and some painter’s tape, you’ll have a fresh-looking ...

The purl stitch is a foundational building block of knitting. It may seem complicated, but that’s simply not true. In fact, the purl stitch is the exact opposite of ...

Hats are so useful: they add shape, colour and interesting angles to your face… and what’s more, they never let you have a bad hair day! But how do ...

“Should this food item be stored in the fridge, or not?” It’s one of those housekeeping questions that soon sets off a storm of contention. Which is why, in ...

How much time do we allocate to our pot plants, beyond keeping them watered and in the right patch of sunlight (or shade)? Perhaps not as much as we could. ...

We find them everywhere, popping out of all sorts of packaging, lurking like an ugly bug in vitamin bottles and new shoes. Given that sending them off to a manufacturer ...

Journalism student and Fashion YouTuber Odunayo Ojo explores the arguments in favour of fashion diversity, explaining why, in his opinion, moving past the limitations of elitist, Eurocentric fashion culture can ...

Ever thought about keeping bees? If you’re into gardening, you really should consider it, as bees are essential pollinators and produce delicious honey. In fact, a beehive is the ...

In the 1970s, Susie Faux, owner of a London-based boutique called Wardrobe, coined the term “capsule wardrobe”. She defined it as a limited number of essential or staple items that ...

By Prudence Wade In turbulent times, fashion can be a comforting and uplifting presence in our lives. What we wear can provide an escape from the craziness of modern life – ...